Fragrance comparison

Green Cedar vs Galaad

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 685 ratings analysed

Green Cedar

Abel

3.69195 votes

Rank #9,113 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Galaad

Lubin

3.81490 votes

Rank #4,303 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Galaad takes 6 of 7 categories.

Green Cedar
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Galaad
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Green Cedar1/7

Galaad6/7

Ratings & consensus: Galaad
Community sentiment: Galaad
Longevity: Galaad
Sillage & projection: Galaad
Value for money: Galaad
Versatility: Green Cedar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Galaad

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Green CedarAbel

GalaadLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

3.81/ 5 · 490 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerGalaadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

155 votes

27%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerGalaadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGalaad

SillageGalaad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value52

Category winnerGalaadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy83%

earthy65%

aromatic48%

floral30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CardamomMagnolia

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac Wood

Base

Texas CedarAtlas Cedar

Top

CardamomCypressRosemary

Heart

MyrhhHoneyCopahu Balm

Base

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Atlas Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Spring29

Summer11

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night87

Category winnerGreen CedarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex63

Women4

Men57

Unisex41

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,113

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#4,303

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews62

Category winnerGalaadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Green Cedar is a clean, musky cedar scent that leans dry and sauna-like on skin, with a warm spice lift up top. Many wearers describe freshly cut wood with cardamom, then a smoky, earthy woodiness that turns softer and more satisfying in the dry down. Be aware that some people strongly pick up a cumin-like edge, which…

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Galaad by Lubin is a complex unisex fragrance that balances aromatic herbs against a deep, resinous base. Launched in 2012, it opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and cypress before settling into a warm, honey-touched heart of myrrh. It provides a sophisticated woody experience, perfect for those who enjoy oud and to…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Green Cedar or Galaad?

Galaad takes 6 of 7 categories. Green Cedar is rated 3.69/5 from 195 votes; Galaad is rated 3.81/5 from 490 votes. Choose Green Cedar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Galaad for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Green Cedar or Galaad?

Galaad lasts longest (Galaad 73/100, Green Cedar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Green Cedar or Galaad?

Galaad projects furthest (Galaad 60/100, Green Cedar 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Green Cedar and Galaad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Atlas Cedar.

Is Green Cedar or Galaad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Green Cedar is the stronger pick. For winter, Galaad is the stronger pick. Galaad suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Green Cedar and Galaad?

Green Cedar has top notes of Cardamom and Magnolia, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Guaiac Wood, a base of Texas Cedar and Atlas Cedar. Galaad has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress and Rosemary, heart notes of Myrhh, Honey and Copahu Balm, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Atlas Cedar.